Meeting of the enlarged executive committee of the World Jewish Congress

The gathering is a part of WJC efforts to show support to small and vulnerable Jewish communities. Greek Jews are currently adversely affected by the country’s deep economic problems and by the rise of the extremist Golden Dawn movement whose leaders openly deny the Holocaust.

In a series of events organized by the Thessaloniki Jewish community, Jewish leaders from around the world and Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras were present, and WJC President Ronald S. Lauder gave one of the keynote addresses. The WJC Executives heard from Greek Jewish leaders and experts and discussed measures to combat rising anti-Semitism and extremism in Europe.

On Monday, 18 March 2013, members of the WJC Executive Committee led by Ronald S. Lauder traveled to Jerusalem where they held talks with Israeli President Shimon Peres, and with leaders of the political parties in Israel.